Spicy lamb & feta skewers with Greek brown rice salad

2 of 5-a-day 30-60 minutes 6 servings 600 kcal or less easy recipes family meals lamb recipes low calorie mains

Ingredients

300g brown basmati rice

500g lamb mince

1 tbsp harissa

50g feta cheese

1 large red onion , ½ thinly sliced, ½ grated

large handful parsley , roughly chopped

large handful mint , roughly chopped

85g pitted black kalamata olive , quartered

1 cucumber , diced

300g cherry tomato , halved

1 tbsp olive oil

juice 1 lemon

Method

Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for 30 mins. Cook the rice following pack instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.

Heat the grill. Mix the mince with the harissa, feta, grated onion and seasoning. Form into 12 sausage shapes and thread onto the skewers. Lay on a non-stick baking tray and grill for 6-8 mins, turning until cooked through and slightly browned.

Mix the brown rice with the remaining ingredients and some seasoning. Serve alongside the hot skewers.